1979·Universal City

Universal City: Universal City Studios, 1979. Second Draft script for the 1981 film. While on parole Joe Braxton (Richard Pryor) is hired to drive a school bus full of kids with Special Needs from their recently closed school in Philadelphia to their teacher Vivian's (Cicely Tyson) farm in Washington. Braxton's Parole officer, Donald (Robert Christian), also happens to be involved with Vivian, and objects to this trip. A wild chase begins as the bus sets out across the country. Shot on location in Washington state and California Grey titled wrappers, noted as SECOND DRAFT on the front wrapper, production No. 00545, dated August 10, 1979. Title page present, noted as Second Draft, with credits for executive producers David Franklin and Bill Greaves, producers Richard Pryor and Michael S. Glick, screenwriters Roger L. Simon, and Lonne Elder III, and original story by Richard Pryor. 111 leaves, with last page of text numbered 109. Photographically reproduced. Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads. (Inventory #: 144128)

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